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2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 13–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest van configurations to fuel, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 at a glance
The 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 13–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $4,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD (14 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004, 2007 and 2008; 2005 and 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | Same EPA ratings as 2005 |
| 2005 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 13 MPG | $5,030 | First year |
What the 2008 Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$389
$4,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.78
Per 100 miles
$31.13
Five years
$23,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the van median
Same
Class median $4,670 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2007 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2006 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2005
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Van 1500 as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
2005 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Van 1500 as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
14 MPG · $4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 13 to 14 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,030 to $4,670, $360 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
2003 Chevrolet Van 1500 MPG
13 MPG · $5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,350 in California and $4,070 in Texas, a $2,280 difference.
- California $6,350
- Washington $5,880
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,410
- Texas $4,070
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 van models.
Generations
- 2003-2008
- 2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 get?
EPA rates the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 at 13–14 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 14 MPG (12 city, 16 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500?
The Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2003.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2008 Chevrolet Van 1500?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004, 2007 and 2008. In 2005 and 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,670 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,670 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 100 miles?
About $31.13 per 100 miles for the Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 12 city and 16 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 compare with other van configurations?
The Conversion 5.3L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,670 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,670, and less than 0 of 10 van configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated van configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500 different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2008 against 2 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Chevrolet Van 1500 for that year.